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The latest release from Yonex aims to reinforce the Japanese brand’s reputation for playability while broadening its appeal to a wider demographic. The V Core line consists of the 95 D (endorsed by Lleyton Hewitt), the 98 D (Juan Monaco’s racquet of choice) and the stiffer 100 S, which earned international attention when world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki switched to it at the start of the season. The racquet offers enough clout to withstand blows from baseline bashers while sustaining control. Play-testers who are regular Yonex users said this stick was sharper than prior models, and several preferred the V Core to the E-Zone. While the frame was maneuverable around the court, some play testers said they were consistently challenged when snapping the racquet through contact on serve and overheads. Players accustomed to playing with a more rounded racquet head may experience some adjustment to the more rectangular shape of the Yonex hoop.

Bottom Line: If you’re a baseliner who enjoys a larger sweet spot and more face space in a lighter spec, you may well want to play test the 100 S. This is also a good choice for players seeking to transition up from a tweener frame to a higher-performance player frame.

Specifications

Released on January 01, 2011

Price:$190.00

Length:27.0 in

Head size:100.0 sq in

Strung weight:11.1 oz

Strung balance:5 points head light

Swing weight:306.0 oz

String pattern:16 mains, 19 crosses

Flexibility:Stiff

Suitable NTRP:3.5 - 6

Beam width:24.5 mm / 24.5 mm / 23 mm

General information

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Short summary

Endorsed by Caroline Wozniacki, the V Core 100S offers an ideal blend of control and power. The deeper grooves in the 3D Vector Shaft improve racquet stiffness and reduce twisting of the frame for 20% more face stability than a conventional racquet. It al

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